Factors to Consider When Choosing a HVAC Conditioning Contractor

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Published: 11 February 2016

Created: 11 February 2016

Last Updated: 09 March 2016

Selecting a HVAC contractor doesn't have to be an intimidating process. There are some questions you should ask any contractor that you are considering hiring. Knowing the right questions to ask can help ensure that you find a dependable, competent and honest service professional to handle all your air conditioning and heating needs. Before calling a contractor, know the brand name, the model and the approximate age of the system, as well as any warranties that may be in effect. Before you hire a prospective air conditioning contractor, you should take these important questions into consideration:

Does the contractor hold a Master License in the State of Delaware for HVAC and Electrical?

Does the contractor have liability insurance to protect you if something goes wrong?

Does the contractor have workers compensation insurance for their employees so if one is injury on the job the employee doesn’t sue you for their injury?

Will the contractor ensure that heat loss and heat gain load calculations are performed and that equipment is properly sized prior to your replacement or installation?

Will the contractor ensure that all equipment components are properly matched systems as identified by AHRI standards?

Will the contractor verify that the airflow across the indoor heat exchanger is within acceptable ranges and the system has the proper refrigerant charge?

Will the contractor ensure all electrical requirements are met as related to the installed equipment and electrical codes?

Will the contractor ensure the equipment rated efficiency for gas-fired or oil-fired equipment is at the equipment nameplate value?